Eastern shore virginia news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Eastern Shore of Virginia:
Local News
- Chincoteague Island: The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company is seeking donations to help rebuild their station, which was damaged in a fire earlier this year. [WAVY]
- Exmore: The Exmore Town Council has approved a plan to revitalize the town's downtown area, including the construction of a new town hall and community center. [Eastern Shore News]
- Kilmarnock: The Kilmarnock Town Council has voted to increase the town's water and sewer rates to help fund infrastructure improvements. [Rappahannock Record]
Regional News
- Virginia Beach: The Virginia Beach City Council has approved a plan to build a new beachfront hotel and condominium complex. [Virginian-Pilot]
- Norfolk: The Norfolk City Council has voted to increase the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour. [Norfolk Virginian-Pilot]
- Hampton Roads: The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization has approved a plan to improve traffic flow on I-64 in the region. [WAVY]
State News
- Richmond: The Virginia General Assembly has passed a budget that includes funding for several Eastern Shore projects, including a new bridge over the Chesapeake Bay. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]
- Virginia Beach: The Virginia Beach City Council has voted to support a bill that would allow the city to annex a portion of the nearby town of Virginia Beach. [Virginian-Pilot]
National News
- Washington D.C.: The U.S. Coast Guard has announced plans to conduct a series of exercises in the Chesapeake Bay to prepare for potential oil spills. [WAVY]
- Annapolis: The Maryland General Assembly has passed a bill that would allow the state to purchase a portion of the Eastern Shore's coastline to protect it from development. [Baltimore Sun]
Weather
- Tropical Storm: The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for the Eastern Shore, with forecasters predicting heavy rain and strong winds. [WAVY]
- Winter Weather: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Eastern Shore, with forecasters predicting snow and freezing temperatures. [WAVY]